Patna, the capital city of the state is one of the oldest cities of the world and has witnessed much the old times. The city is well-known to feature the real essence of Buddhism through its tourist attractions. Bodhgaya is another popular city of Bihar which is considered the most revered pilgrimage center for the Buddhists. Bodhgaya is the place where Gautam Buddha, founder of Buddhism, achieved enlightenment under the holy Bodhi tree.
Cities like Vaishali, Jamui, Aurangabad and Rohtas are popular for representing the culture and tradition of Bihar. Rajgir, Lakshisarai, Hajipur and Munger are famous pilgrim sites.